After devouring that soul body, the black mist swirling around Iron Protector immediately grew much denser, and his aura became stronger as well.
Xiao Yao flashed forward and appeared directly before him. Seeing the stunned look on his face, he swung the Divine Sky Sword in his hand, instantly cleaving apart both the black mist and his entire body. With a bang, they exploded.
One phantom soul body after another shot out at once. Xiao Yao's gaze was sharp, and with a single glance, he spotted Iron Protector's soul body fleeing miserably toward the distant horizon along with the others.
Just as Xiao Yao intended to seal him in a jade bottle like Han Feng, the space there was torn apart. A massive black hand seized Iron Protector's soul, and a sinister laugh came from within.
"Not bad. Yao Lao's student truly is exceptionally talented. At such a young age, you've already reached the Dou Zong level, and even Iron Protector nearly died by your hand. I am your martial uncle, Mu Gu. Nephew, do you dare leave your name?"
"Heh heh, my name is... You really think I'd tell you? What a joke."
Xiao Yao grinned, his face filled with disdain.
"Haha, no matter. We will meet again someday. Nephew, I look forward to seeing whether you can still be so stubborn then."
As the massive black hand slowly withdrew, that stretch of space returned to normal.
Xiao Yao watched the space regain its former calm before heading toward Black Mark City.
Upon reaching the streets of Black Mark City, Xiao Yao wandered around for a while. After spending some gold coins, he obtained the information he wanted. Because of his status, Fan Ling had not made much effort to conceal his whereabouts. He was staying openly at the